Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (often abbreviated to OMD) is a synthpop … Read Full Bio ↴Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (often abbreviated to OMD) is a synthpop group whose founding members are originally from the Wirral, United Kingdom.

The group was founded in 1978 by Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys, after they had been involved in several bands, including The Id. Later drummer Malcolm Holmes and saxophonist Martin Cooper joined. McCluskey and Humphreys formed the core of the outfit until 1989, when the group split in two. McCluskey retained the name and continued to record and tour as OMD with a new line-up until 1996, while Humphreys, Holmes, and Cooper formed "The Listening Pool".

According to Songfacts, Enola Gay was the first of 7 Top 10 UK singles for the group; their only US hit was If You Leave, which was written for the 1985 movie Pretty In Pink.

In late December 2005, OMD's official website announced a 2006 reformation, for both live performances and a new album, with rehearsals beginning in summer 2006. The line up features the original 1980's members (Andy McCluskey, Paul Humphreys, Malcolm Holmes and Martin Cooper). The "Architecture & Morality" tour for late 2006 was postponed until the beginning of 2007.

The tour finally took place in the spring of 2007 featuring "Architecture & Morality" played in its entirety plus a 'greatest hits' set, although each concert famously ended with stirring rendition of B side/album track and fan favourite "The Romance of the Telescope".

Plans are now ahead for the release of a documentary DVD (since released and available here), a live DVD of the 2007 tour (release postponed until 2008) and a new studio album released in 2010, entitled "History of Modern".

The group's 12th studio album, English Electric, was released on 5 April 2013. The group's 13th studio album, The Punishment Of Luxury, was released on 1 September 2017. The group's 14th studio album, Bauhaus Staircase, was released on 27 October 2023.

Official OMD website: http://www.omd.uk.com

Dream of Me
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Lyrics

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Say it isn't right
To be alone tonight
So in love with you
Tell you what I'm gonna
Do about it

I had an idea
Based on a love theme

I had an idea
Based on a love theme

All I ever do
Is what you want me to
So in love with you
Tell you what I'm gonna
Do about it

I had an idea
Based on a love theme
I had an idea
Based on a love theme

Say it isn't right
To be alone tonight
So in love with you
Tell you what I'm gonna
Do about it

I had an idea
Based on a love theme

I had an idea
Based on a love theme

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark's song Dream of Me serve as a reflection of the singer's desire for their love interest. The repeating phrase “Say it isn't right to be alone tonight” signals a sense of yearning for that person’s presence. The singer conveys their dedication to the relationship, proclaiming “All I ever do is what you want me to, So in love with you” and outlines their plan to rectify the situation: “Tell you what I'm gonna do about it.”

The following lines, “I had an idea based on a love theme” indicates that the singer believes they have found a solution to the loneliness they feel. The focus on a "love theme" suggests that this idea revolves around romance and the pursuit of affection. These lyrics, while short and seemingly simple, convey a sense of desperation and longing for connection. The repetition and the urgency in the words reflect a heightened emotional state.

In summary, Dream of Me encapsulates the story of someone in love who is attempting to connect with their partner, conveying emotions of longing, dedication, and love.

Line by Line Meaning

Say it isn't right
Expressing doubts about the current situation

To be alone tonight
Feeling uncomfortable about spending the night alone

So in love with you
Being deeply in love with the person addressed

Tell you what I'm gonna
Making a commitment to take action

Do about it
Taking action to change the situation

I had an idea
Having a plan or solution in mind

Based on a love theme
Inspired by the theme of love

All I ever do
Always doing what the person addressed wants

Is what you want me to
Acting solely based on the desires of the person addressed